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Taiwan’s President Must Prove She Can Lead

After an unremarkable first 100 days, it’s time to get results on economic reform, international trade and relations with China.

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Rupert Hammond-Chambers

Sept. 15, 2016 12:57 p.m. ET

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen recently completed her 100th day in office, and many questions remain about the future direction of her government.

Ms. Tsai has assembled a strong and stable cabinet of permanent bureaucrats and academics. The absence of business professionals is regrettable, but she has appointed highly capable and experienced leaders such as John Deng, the minister without portfolio responsible for trade. She also...